And they cheered even more loudly as Dr. McClel- land handed the 1951 Brown- low Medal to Bernie Smith, vice-captain.

But the proudest boy in the hall was Bernie Smith's small son. He stood on the platform, and saw his father

receive, in addition to THE medal:

A certificate of apprecia- tion from the V.F.L. ;

A trophy from the Ford

Motor Co.;

A trophy cup from a Geelong supporter;

And cheques for £35.

The Ford cup was pre- sented by Mr. J. M. Ferris, a Ford executive, who said that the whole firm was so football-minded and Geelong minded that a letter had recently arrived addressed to the "Ford Football Co. Ltd."